Care Assistant

Care Assistant (Drivers Required, Full Time Or Weekend) HX1,HX2

Calderdale Homecare is an Employee-owned social enterprise committed to providing outstanding care in Halifax.

We are interested in hearing from committed, caring and passionate individuals who are looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to someone's quality of life and independence whilst they continue to live in their own homes.

This is a chance to join a company who really do value all employees and are passionate about providing quality care.

Care Assistant Benefits Available

• We will offer you flexible/set working patterns to suit you
• Generous pay rates £12.00 + 45p per mile (for car drivers) and your travel time
• Probation rate £11.50 inexperienced Care Workers
• Paid DBS
• Refer a friend Scheme £150
• Regular bonus payments
• Time and half/double time bank holiday payments
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday equivalent
• Company Phone/Training and Progression
• We will also provide you with a free uniform, fleece and winter coat

Requirements For The Care Assistant

• Care Assistant must be flexible, and able to work key times of service delivery which includes mornings, afternoons and evenings and alternate weekends. We are also looking for weekend only workers to join us.
• Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care.
• Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
• Excellent reliability.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to support people with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non-judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively so customers receive the services they expect.
• Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and instructions.

We look forward to you contacting us.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Hours: 16-40 per week

Care Assistant Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only